Is Chicago a strong pay market for Delivery Drivers?

At a $47,950 median, Chicago is $3,090 (7%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $44,860. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Delivery Driver in Chicago?

Target employers paying toward the $61,600 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Delivery Driver openings in Chicago and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Delivery Driver Salary in Chicago, IL

Median: $23.05/hour ($47,950/year) — $3,090 (7%) above the national median. Range: $42,460–$61,600.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Delivery Driver salary guide

The median Delivery Driver salary in Chicago, IL is $23.05/hour ($47,950/year) ($3,090 (7%) above the national median), with a typical range of $42,460–$61,600. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$23.05/hour ($47,950/year)	BLS
Range	$42,460–$61,600	BLS

### Key facts for Delivery Driver in Chicago Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Delivery Driver Salary in Chicago vs. National Average

25th Pct (Chicago) $42,460

Median (Chicago) $47,950

75th Pct (Chicago) $61,600

National median: $44,860/yr. Chicago is $3,090 (7%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (SOC 53-3033, Delivery Driver).

Delivery Driver pay in Chicago, IL — common questions

How much does a Delivery Driver make in Chicago, IL?: The median Delivery Driver salary in Chicago, IL is $23.05/hour ($47,950/year) ($3,090 (7%) above the national median), with a typical range of $42,460–$61,600 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Chicago a strong pay market for Delivery Drivers?: At a $47,950 median, Chicago is $3,090 (7%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $44,860. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Delivery Driver in Chicago?: Target employers paying toward the $61,600 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Delivery Driver openings in Chicago and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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